Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Mumias West Sub-County Joint Evaluation Computer Studies Paper 1 May 2026 Pre-Mock Exam with Marking Scheme. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a KCSE Computer Studies Paper 1 (Theory) examination. This paper tests candidates' knowledge of computer systems, data communication, software concepts, and the social impacts of ICT, combining short-answer questions in Section A with structured essay questions in Section B.

  • Month Administered: May 2026
  • Duration: 2½ hours
  • Number of Questions: 20 (Questions 1–15 in Section A; Questions 16–20 in Section B)
  • Structure: Section A (Questions 1–15, 40 marks) — answer all; Section B — answer Question 16 (compulsory) and any other three from Questions 17–20

  It covers the following topics:

  • Section A
    • Functions of hardware, software, and liveware in a computer system
    • Health issues from unsuitable computer workstations
    • Categories of system software
    • Warranty considerations when purchasing hardware
    • Use of computers in school elections (secret ballot)
    • Desktop publishing icons and graphic manipulation commands
    • Differences between GUI and Command Line Interface
    • System flowchart symbols
    • Word processing — fitting content on one page
    • Network file access issues and the role of a network administrator
    • Effects of mobile phones on financial transactions in Kenya
    • Requirements for sending an email
    • Scanning technology devices for direct data capture
  • Section B
    • Computer ethics and social impacts of ICT
    • Data representation and number systems
    • Spreadsheet and database concepts
    • Programming and algorithm design
    • Communication and networking
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  COMPUTER STUDIES

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